Local support groups

Our groups offer a warm, supportive space for people with macular disease, their families and friends. They’re a welcoming and compassionate place a find support, build confidence and connect with others. And, of course, it’s a chance to make new friends who really understand what sight loss is like.

Before attending any group for the first time, please call our groups admin team on 01264 560 259. They’ll be able to confirm that your group is meeting in person or by telephone.

Find your local support group

Artists Telephone Support Group

Change of regular meeting date for December 2025, will meet on 19 December instead.

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Goring-On-Thames Macular Society Support Group

Meets third Friday alternate months from 2.30 to 4.15 pm. (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov) at Goring on Thames Village Hall

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Sutton on Sea and Mablethorpe Support Group

10.30am - 12pm. Last Wednesday of the month (except August & December). at Methodist Church Hall

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Sutton Support Group

Second Monday of the month between 11am - 1pm at Waterstones Cafe

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Swansea Support Group

First Thursday of every month 11am - 12.30pm No meeting January 2026. at The Multicultural Hub - First Floor

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Tameside Support Group

Meet on the third Weds of every month from 1.30 to 3pm. at 4C Community Centre

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Taunton Support Group

Meets First Monday of every Month 11 to 1pm. at United Reformed Church

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Teignmouth Macular Society Support Group

First Tuesday of every month at 10am until 12pm at Mayor's Chamber, Bitton House

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Telford Support Group

Second Wednesday of the month 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Methodist Church

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Tenby Support Group

Meet on the last Thursday of each month except December from 2pm to 4pm at Augustus Place Community Hall

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Thanet Support Group

Meet on the third Monday of the month, 10am - 12noon at Lester's Public House

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Tiverton Macular Society Support Group

First Thursday of the month at 10am to 12pm at Old Heathcote School Community Centre

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Please note that some of our local groups meet via telephone conference call while some are meeting in person. Please call to check whether a groups is meeting in person before you set out for a meeting. To join a group, or confirm if a specific group is meeting face to face or by telephone, please phone our groups admin team on 01264 560 259.

Find out more about our support groups, including telephone groups and those for working age and young people. There are also online support groups specific to particular types of macular disease. See our regional support information for patient information events and contact details for our team out in the regions.

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